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flag of Yice-Admiral Sir C . Napier , K . C . B . ; Monarch , sailing , 84 , Captain Erskine ; the Creasy , screw , 80 , Captain Warren ; and the Euryalus , screw , 51 , Captain H . Ramsay- When completed , the total force will consist of 23 ships , comprising 1326 guns , 13 , 326 men , and the steam squadron of 8340 horsepower . The four sailing vessels , 364 guns ; thirteen screws , 944 guns ; and sue paddles , 73 guns . Prince Albert inspected the artUlery brigade intended for service in the East , on Thursday . The force consists of 24 guns , properly manned , horsed , and equipped . Colonel Cator will cpmmand them . A second division , under Lieutenant-Colonel Strangways , is being prepared . A body of sappers and miners hare also embarked .
With the Baltic fleet will go two brigades of infantry and some engineers . News lias been received of the arrival of the Guards at Malta , all safe and sound . The men were exercised at the Minie" rifle practice , by firing at a target hanging from the end of one of the ship's yards , while the officers fired with revolver pistols . Both weapons are said to answer admirably . The
afternoons and evenings , after leaving the colder latitudes , were devoted to singing and dancing , the festivities of the day being usually wound up with " God save the Queen , " in which the military , as well as the ship's crew , joined with enthusiasm . On the afternoon of the 27 th tilt ., when within a few hours ' sail of Gibraltar , the Ripon passed a French man-ofwar , the crew of which cheered the English colours heartily .
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foremost Unnaintam r ^ ht against wrong—that they have protected those who were unjustly MaSK- ^ Sd i £ t ; by the glory of then ; arms , they Have ^ tabliaKdon I « ure an * permanent foundation , the Independence of nitioMSdSe tranquilly of Europe . ( WdW ) ciSfien ? If & with genuine emotions of pleasure that I pnn > o « n » * m > Engtt ' " ' ^ ^ ***" ¦ " * ^ WEtKd -Admiral Berkeley and Sir dfe LacyErans responded for the services of both nations . And now came trie toast of the evening—proposed by J ^ rd Palmerston in a speech full of that gaiety and love of fun , and jolly familiarity that rarely offends , for 'which he is famous . .
following ; speech in proposing the fourth toast—the health of the Sultan . " I hare brought to your notice one Sovereign with whom this country is now acting in energetic alliance—I wish to propose to yon the health of another Sovereign who I am sure must be an object of the greatest interest to this company , as he is not only to every man in this nation , but I may say to every hqpest man , in Europe . ( Loudcheers . Gentlemen , I wish to propose to you 'The health of his Imperial Majesty- the Sultan Abdul-Medjid . ' ( Enthusiastic applause ^ Gentlemen , there are two circumstances which are calculated , perhaps beyond all others , to inspire an interest hi a man . One is the good deeds of the man himself—the other is the evil doings of others towards him . ( Cheers . ) Now I must say , gentlemen , that in both these
respects t-lie Sultan is peculiarly entitled to inspire interest in the minds of the men of this country . That he is the object of evil doing in others , is a fact top notorious to require any explanation ; for there never was a Sovereign \ fbo was more than the Sultan now is tbe object of the most abominable injustice-: —( Vehement applause )—an injustice which is only equalled by that described in the old fable of the wolf and the' lamb . ( Continued applause . ) . Bnt the wolf bas this time been mistaken , for ne has found to his cost that it is no lamb that he has had to deal with . ( Loud laughter . } As to the deeis of the Sultan himself , speaking here to the members of the Reform Club , it is surely some title to our esteem that the Sultan has been , to the extent of his opportunities , a great reformer . He has not . indeed .
wounded the consciences , the prejudices , and the habits , innate of his subjects ; he . baa been too wise to aim at that speed of reform which would only have resulted in the defeat of liis oygn purpose . But , making all due allowance for the ancient prejudices and the rooted habits with which le has had to deal , the Sultan since his accession to the throne , has made tnore improvements of all kinds throughout the wide range of his dominions , than it has fallen to any other Sovereign to make in a corresponding period of time ; and he is now reaping the fruits of the wise and liberal policy he has pursued , tor that neighbour who flattered himself that , at the sound of his voice and at the b ^ k of his finger , half the Sultan ' s subjects would rise in rebellion against him , has been doomed to the bitter disappointment of seeing that all
DINNEB TO SIB CHARLES NAPIER . Dinneks have been given to officers how on their way to the-East and about to proceed thither , but they have not had anything of a national character . The Duke , of Cambridge has been entertained at White's and Brookes ' fi , but no orator , capable of speaking " the sentiments p f the nation , was present at those aristocratic gatherings . On Tuesday , however , the Reform'Club entertained Sir Charles Napier , Lord Falmerston officiating as chairman ; and here for the first time we have a true burst of the British spirit .
About one hundred , and sixty guests assembled . As they arrived the crowd outside cheered lord Falmerstdn and Sir Charles Napier . On the right of the chairman , sat Sir Charles , on'the left , the Turkish ^ Minister , Musurus . Among the more conspicuous guests were — Sir James Graham , Lord Dudley Stuart , M . P ., Sir William Molesworth , M . P ., Sir De Lacy Evans , M . P ., Mr . Keogh , M . P ., and Rear-Admiral Berkeley . ~ " The first toasts weie , of course , the Queen and
Prince Albert . In proposing the latter , Lord Palmerston did not fail to pay his court to the Prince of Wales—who , though young in years , was described as treading in the steps of his illustrious parents , and already displaying those qualities which , when developed , will qualify him to conduct to successful issues the fate and fortunes of this great country . ( Cheers ) . Having disposed of these preliminaries , Lord Palmerston delivered the following speech , in proposing the next toast .
" Gentlemen , this country is engaged in an alliance of no small magnitude and importance with our neighbours in France . \ Loud Cheers . " ) It has not often happened in the history of the world that these two countries nave been so united for purposes of such energetic action . ( Cheers . ) We have had to do , during more than 12 months of the most difficult and complicated negotiations with the Sovereign of France , and it is nothing more than the simple truth to say , that during that period we have met , on his part , with the greatest straightforwardness—( loud chews )—with the most perfect good faith—with the most high-minded sincerity , and with an energy of purpose and a community of determination which inspired in our minds that implicit confidence in him which , I am proud to say . he has always expressed himself willing to repose in us . ( Enthusiastic applause . ) I
therefore trust , gentlemen , that you will receive with satisfaction the toast which I wish to propose to you , 4 The health of the Emperor and the Empress of the French . ' ( Loud cheers . ) And , gentlemen , if any words spoken by the subject of a toast could render that toast more peculiarly acceptable to Englishmen at one moment more than at another , I might refer to memorable words in a speech latel y delivered by the Emperor of the French—words which I hope will make an epoch in the history of Europe—words which , coming from the Sovereign of a country which has not always practised the doctrine incalculatetl in them , must carry still greater weight with them—I mean the memorable declaration , that the ago of conquest has passed for ever . ' ( Loud cheers . ) A declaration no less honourable to the mind of the man who
made it , than re-assuring to the destinies of Europe—a declaration more remote thorn that to which I am now alluding . ( Continuedapplause . ) And , gentlemen , the ago of conquest having passed for ever , I hope that we may now find it possible to take an active and earnest interest in the welfare , prosperity , and happiness of those neighbours whom I trust we filial ! long continue to call our friends . ( Cheers . ) I liopo that the age of conquest liaving past for France , its Auguatau period is now about t > commence . ( Cheers . ) It is with feelings of unaffected pleasure that I propose'The health of the Emperor and Empress of the French . ' " The applause now became uproarious . Not less characteristic of the chairman was the
bis Majesty ' s subjects—as well Christian as Mahomedanare r £ llying around him with a common energy and a united patriotism , and that they are exhibiting a spectacle worthy the Imitation of any people of any country in the world . « There is one act , too , of the Sultan which never can be forgotten by the generous people of England . The people of England will never forget that , in 1849 , when the Hungarians were overpowered by the united armies of Austria and Russia , and when tie bravest of them were compelled to seek refuge and an asylum in the territories of the Sultan , and when he , the Sovereign of a comparatively weaker Power , was threatened with war by his two more powerful neighbours unless he would give up the fugitives . to the vengeance of those whom they had offended , the Sultan bravely , firmly , and generously refused to do so . ( Cheers . } Yes .
and he refused even before he was assured of that support from England and France -which , when once demanded could not for one moment be withheld . The Sultan did not wait for that assurance , but with a leroism and a valonr which it is impossible too highly to admire , he flung himself as a shieli between those unfortunate men and their enemies , and declared that he would incur any extremity rather than be guilty of the baseness of betraying them . ( Cheers . ) I give you , therefore , ( The Health of the Sultan , ' and I trust , by the manly support of England and France fighting hand in hand for his rigfits , that that injustice with which he is threatened will be defeated , and that he will be placed in the Sovereign and undisputed possession of that power which he bas at all times exercised for the benefit ana welfare of his people . "
M . Miisurus made a . gallant and suitable reply , in French , on behalf of his Sovereign ; and Lord Palmerston followed in a speech befitting the great topic which he rose to celebrate . " There are many merits in things , and , amongst other merits , novelty holds its place . Kow , the toast which I intend to propose to you is entirely a new one—at least it is a new one since the days of the Crusades . I propose to you to drink to ' The Allied Armies and Navies of France and England . ' ( Loud cheering . ) It is a new thing for a roan to bo able to propose such a toast , and it is a gratifying thing that the day nas come when such a toast can be proposed . It is a glorious sight , and one which it does a man ' s heart good to see , to witness the union of two of the greatest : and
most civilised countries in the world— -of two countries , whose rivalships and differences have for centuries disturbed the peace of mankind—to find then at length united in cordial and genuine alliance , fighting , not for conquestnot for aggrandisement—not for aelfish advantage , but for the liberties of oppressed nations , and to establish the freedom an < l independence , I may say , of Europe . ( Loud cheers . ) I trust , gentlemen , that that union wilt last as long as the differences which preceded it , and I am well assured that the spirit of cordial friendship and disinterested confidence by which both nations have been inspired in ontering into this league , gives an earnest that that result may be , and will be , attained . As with individuals so with natidns .
If men unite to perpetrate wrong—to commit injustice—to violate the rights of others—whether they fail or whether they succeed , the principle of badness whioh is inherent in the principle of tneir union is sure to lead to subsequent dissension . If they fail , they throw on each other the blame of their failure : if they succeed , they dispute upon dividing the produce of their guilt . But when men unite in a righteous causo—when they combine together to do goodwhether they fail or whether they succeed , the union founded upon justice , ri g ht , and honour survives defeat and flourishes the more for disaster . ( Loud cheers . ) But I trust that our union will not hav « to survive any defeat or to encounter any dis-aster . I am confident , on the contrary , it will be crowned with success ; and it will indeed be a proud thing for these two great nations to ouy , that they have stood
He introduced the topic in this happy way : — -f * There was a very remarkable entertainer of dinner company called Sir Robert Prescott , who lived in . the City , and wheahe n . vA entertainments to his friends at Greenwich , after regaling his guests abundantly with turtle , he used to toructofthe waiters and say ,, « ifo ^ r bring in the dinner . ! ( Laughter !) Gentlemen , we have had toasts which correspondliwh tito turtle , and now let us go to dinner—inotherword ^ I propose that we should now drink the toast which belongs tojtiie occasion which , has , caused us to assemble here ! this evening —I mean the health of my gallant , friend who sits utftfrmT right—Vice-Admiral . Sic Charles Napier . ( Chem % . y , Jif i were addressing a number of gentlemen connected with Hampshire , the countv in which mv-cttltant friend rcnAM ^ X
should introduce my galknt friend to tout ^ otice ^^ an ^ ia > i < nent agriculturist . ( Laughter . ) F ^ or Jti . has ''" ] iiefe » i ^ gtjjfa fortune , yrhen enjoying his hospitality at Merchiston , to receive moot valuable instructions from : Mm abotit ? st ^^ e * & ing , growing turnips , and the like . ( Jjaugkter . y < 'MpgtHint friend is & snatch for everything , and wutever he t ^ znsvnis hand to , h . e generally succeeds in . But now . lite ? ' 0 mcuuiatus , he baa left his plough , and- he puts on his armour ^ and is prepared to do that g&od service lt > rms county wb ^ ebMe never finds a diffiimltjln performing % heu a sm ^ e ^ oplSr tunity arises ^ ' - - — '¦ •• . ¦ ¦ . " ' ^ w-r- -.- ¦ : iiir' 0 nffim ^ To illustrate the character of Sir Charle ^ b ^ told oneoTtwobf his exploits . ' r : - , ; . - ;' - 'j ^ ^ W " PerEaps oneof the most remarkable exploits ofhis"inV
was that which he , performed , u t ^ t l ^ e c ^ nse of fibew and justice in which he is now aboit to be enga | Bdiinta > year 1833 , when , gallantly volunteering to ' ¦¦ -B errtiM ^ uvi ^ M the Qneea of Portugal against the usurpation of Don HuneL in defence of constitutional ¦ < rights and against arbitrary powers he took the command of , a small fleet of friga ^ sf | ind corvettes , with which . lie succeeded ^ of much , larger force , Which included two Ime-pf ^^ jt ^^ ijpct one of which my gallant friend was- the f ^ t to > b 6 a ^^ j £ d when lie had scrambled on deckof this great Une ^^ batUo ships , a Portuguese officer ran at my gall ^ t fri « nd wiSi a sword ; meaning to run hmi through : ' but ; my gallant frieti < pairienl the thrust , and merely gav ^ the P 6 ftu | o ^ ofacelr
way . ( iMud laughter . } Gentlemen , tfefct was •; ¦ ve # jgrelt event—i ( Lattghter )—» very . great -victory .. ¦ *! 'ao ¥ inbt ? jnie « it the victory over the poor Porlaguese offlcer , rbu ^ 5 the victory which my gallant friend acbie ^ ved rOver ^^ jfikMrt he took into port— -l > ecause tha capture of that' | ioet decided a great cause then pending . ¦ >¦ '' i ^'*]? il An honoured friend of mine , now unhappTW no more , but whose loss I most sincerely lament ~ Lora Williank Bi |} s ^| I an honour to bis country as to his family ~ tola me that one day he heard that my gallant friend was at some distaiiLce from the squadron lie commanded in a - 'Place balled Valensi Lord WiUiam Russell , and his Mead Oolonel ; Hartfweiitft see him , and they saw a man dressed in a , very casyXfriKr ^
( laughter )—followed by a fellow mth two inuakets ! uoj $ : ilus shoulder . ( Laughter- ) ., I /) rd , WiLlU * m Russell toMVhiin ^ first for Bobmson Gruso ^ - ' ( fou ^^< r ) -rrbut w ^ o B ^ ujd ^ be but mj gallant friend , yvith a marina following hirn . ' WeU , T said Lord William Russell , * what are you doing . here '?' ' Well , ' replied my ga 31 ant friend , ' I want to take ValenHi . ' ' But , ' rejoined Lord William Russell , 'Valenza is a fortified town ; and if you mean to take it , you must make trencHm build bridges , and erect batteries . ' ' Oh , ' said my gallant friend , * I haven't time for all that , but I have Some Qfi'inybluejackets here , and a few marin-cs , and I mean to takeithe town wulh a letter ; ' and so he did . ( Laughter and cftrtr * , He sent the governor a letter tolling him to Barrender . at
discretion . The governor was a very sensible man , and , knowiug what sort of a fellow he had to deal with , he did surrendor at discretion . ( Loud laughter . } All the tune and troablo which it would have taken to dig ? trenches and erect bridges and batteries was saved , and the town of Valenza was quietly handed over to the Queen of Portugal ( Cheers . ) » The next great occasion in whioh my gallant friend took a prominent and distinguished part was one' in which lie rendered us services for which I , in my official capacity , and the Government to which I had at that time the honour to belong , felt that we were under most material obli-. gationa to him . That occasion was during the war in Syria , and there my gallant friend distinguished : himself as usual , both on sea and shore . Sea and shore are all the same to him , nrovidedl he meets his enemy , and that enemy whem found Las
generally cause to wish to heaven that he had met any one else than my gallant friend . ( Latiffhter . ) My gallant friend landed with his marines—headed tee Turkish onslaught , defeated the Egyptian troops , won a signal victory , stormed the town of Sidon , took several Egyptian prisoners , and finally captured a v « ry important port in the capital of Agra . It is but due to my gallant Friend to say that the Government were very much guided in their opinion as to the practicability of that achievement by the letter which they received from my gallant friend . But , not content with acting the parts of admiral and genoral , he also appeared , and with equal success , in the character of diplomatist . Proceeding to Alexandria , he prevuiled upon Mehemet Ali to withdraw his troops from Syru ; and by this means he contributed to the settlement of the differences between Egypt and Turkey , and rescued Syria from the danger which was impending . Tli « campaign had no un-
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March 11 , 1854 ] THE LEADER . M 1
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Leader (1850-1860), March 11, 1854, page 221, in the Nineteenth-Century Serials Edition (2008; 2018) ncse2.kdl.kcl.ac.uk/periodicals/l/issues/vm2-ncseproduct2029/page/5/
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